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Which of the following tools are used to assess the guest's level of intoxication? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following tools are used to assess the guest's level of intoxication? (Select all that apply)
- Drinks Without Mixers
- Counting Drinks (correct)
- Identifying Risk Factors (correct)
- Observing Signs of Intoxication (correct)
Which of the following are examples of behavioral and physical changes due to alcohol? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of behavioral and physical changes due to alcohol? (Select all that apply)
- Judgement (correct)
- Memory Loss
- Inhibitions (correct)
- Reaction Time (correct)
Which factors affect inebriation time/BAC levels? (Select all that apply)
Which factors affect inebriation time/BAC levels? (Select all that apply)
- Age of the Individual
- Presence of Food (correct)
- Chugging vs Sipping (correct)
- Concentrated Drinks vs Diluted Drinks (correct)
People with a high tolerance also have an increased risk of leaving an establishment with a dangerously high BAC.
People with a high tolerance also have an increased risk of leaving an establishment with a dangerously high BAC.
Approximately ______% of the alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the mouth, throat, and stomach.
Approximately ______% of the alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream through the mouth, throat, and stomach.
The remaining ______% is absorbed through the small intestines.
The remaining ______% is absorbed through the small intestines.
At what rate does the liver break down alcohol?
At what rate does the liver break down alcohol?
The rate of absorption varies with the emptying time of the stomach when alcohol is consumed with food.
The rate of absorption varies with the emptying time of the stomach when alcohol is consumed with food.
The liver is responsible for metabolizing approximately ______% of alcohol consumed.
The liver is responsible for metabolizing approximately ______% of alcohol consumed.
What three organs help break down the remaining 10% of alcohol left in the system?
What three organs help break down the remaining 10% of alcohol left in the system?
What is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
What is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Depending on state laws, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher.
Depending on state laws, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher.
Time is the only thing that can lower a person's BAC level.
Time is the only thing that can lower a person's BAC level.
It takes ______ time for one drink to leave the body, per drink consumed.
It takes ______ time for one drink to leave the body, per drink consumed.
Which of the following are myths that people say help the body metabolize alcohol faster? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are myths that people say help the body metabolize alcohol faster? (Select all that apply)
How does alcohol consumption affect BAC?
How does alcohol consumption affect BAC?
A server is not legally responsible for knowing a guest's BAC.
A server is not legally responsible for knowing a guest's BAC.
What happens to alcohol consumption when food is present?
What happens to alcohol consumption when food is present?
If alcohol is consumed on an empty stomach, it can speed up your absorption rate.
If alcohol is consumed on an empty stomach, it can speed up your absorption rate.
The liver metabolizes up to ______% of alcohol consumed.
The liver metabolizes up to ______% of alcohol consumed.
What are signs of changes in behavior due to alcohol? (Select all that apply)
What are signs of changes in behavior due to alcohol? (Select all that apply)
What is the rule of thumb for serving alcohol?
What is the rule of thumb for serving alcohol?
Which of the following describe physical changes from alcohol consumption? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following describe physical changes from alcohol consumption? (Select all that apply)
Signs of intoxication are progressive.
Signs of intoxication are progressive.
Drinks with carbonation may speed up the rate at which alcohol enters the bloodstream.
Drinks with carbonation may speed up the rate at which alcohol enters the bloodstream.
Why will a woman the same size as a man typically have a higher BAC?
Why will a woman the same size as a man typically have a higher BAC?
Alcohol is a depressant while most prescription drugs are uppers.
Alcohol is a depressant while most prescription drugs are uppers.
Food keeps alcohol in the stomach for a ______ period.
Food keeps alcohol in the stomach for a ______ period.
Food with higher fat content requires more time to be digested, which slows alcohol absorption.
Food with higher fat content requires more time to be digested, which slows alcohol absorption.
What are the effects of body fat compared to muscle tissue regarding BAC? (Select all that apply)
What are the effects of body fat compared to muscle tissue regarding BAC? (Select all that apply)
How does physical and emotional state affect alcohol reactions? (Select all that apply)
How does physical and emotional state affect alcohol reactions? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following describe standard drinks? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following describe standard drinks? (Select all that apply)
How do you calculate the percentage of alcohol in drinks?
How do you calculate the percentage of alcohol in drinks?
How much pure alcohol is in 12 oz of 4% beer?
How much pure alcohol is in 12 oz of 4% beer?
How much pure alcohol is in 5 oz of 10% wine?
How much pure alcohol is in 5 oz of 10% wine?
How much pure alcohol is in 1.25 oz of 40% vodka?
How much pure alcohol is in 1.25 oz of 40% vodka?
How much pure alcohol is in 1.25 oz 43% whiskey?
How much pure alcohol is in 1.25 oz 43% whiskey?
What do high tolerance drinkers typically exhibit? (Select all that apply)
What do high tolerance drinkers typically exhibit? (Select all that apply)
What signs might indicate inexperienced drinkers? (Select all that apply)
What signs might indicate inexperienced drinkers? (Select all that apply)
Visible intoxication would disqualify the guest.
Visible intoxication would disqualify the guest.
What are considered reasonable efforts to avoid liability? (Select all that apply)
What are considered reasonable efforts to avoid liability? (Select all that apply)
Never short pour a guest to avoid confrontation.
Never short pour a guest to avoid confrontation.
What actions fall under criminal law regarding alcohol sales? (Select all that apply)
What actions fall under criminal law regarding alcohol sales? (Select all that apply)
What actions fall under civil law in relation to alcohol sales? (Select all that apply)
What actions fall under civil law in relation to alcohol sales? (Select all that apply)
What does Dram Shop law pertain to?
What does Dram Shop law pertain to?
What does negligence law encompass? (Select all that apply)
What does negligence law encompass? (Select all that apply)
What are some documentation tools servers can use? (Select all that apply)
What are some documentation tools servers can use? (Select all that apply)
When should you document an alcohol incident? (Select all that apply)
When should you document an alcohol incident? (Select all that apply)
What types of IDs are considered acceptable? (Select all that apply)
What types of IDs are considered acceptable? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered unacceptable IDs? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are considered unacceptable IDs? (Select all that apply)
What key features should you look for on an ID? (Select all that apply)
What key features should you look for on an ID? (Select all that apply)
What are the seven steps of asking for ID? (Select all that apply)
What are the seven steps of asking for ID? (Select all that apply)
Can a server legally serve a pregnant guest?
Can a server legally serve a pregnant guest?
Are there any prohibited practices in the sale of alcohol?
Are there any prohibited practices in the sale of alcohol?
What are the classifications of IDs that are not accepted? (Select all that apply)
What are the classifications of IDs that are not accepted? (Select all that apply)
What should you check for fake IDs? (Select all that apply)
What should you check for fake IDs? (Select all that apply)
What should you look for in altered IDs? (Select all that apply)
What should you look for in altered IDs? (Select all that apply)
What should you do with borrowed IDs? (Select all that apply)
What should you do with borrowed IDs? (Select all that apply)
What types of specific questions can you ask to verify identity? (Select all that apply)
What types of specific questions can you ask to verify identity? (Select all that apply)
What signs might indicate underage guests? (Select all that apply)
What signs might indicate underage guests? (Select all that apply)
What strategies can help in managing intoxicated guests? (Select all that apply)
What strategies can help in managing intoxicated guests? (Select all that apply)
What strategies can apply when cutting off guests? (Select all that apply)
What strategies can apply when cutting off guests? (Select all that apply)
How can you protect a guest's experience when managing intoxication?
How can you protect a guest's experience when managing intoxication?
What scenarios might put a server at higher risk for serving intoxicated guests? (Select all that apply)
What scenarios might put a server at higher risk for serving intoxicated guests? (Select all that apply)
What kinds of establishments cater to young drinkers?
What kinds of establishments cater to young drinkers?
What behaviors do happy hour drinkers typically exhibit? (Select all that apply)
What behaviors do happy hour drinkers typically exhibit? (Select all that apply)
Which characteristics are typical of late-night drinkers? (Select all that apply)
Which characteristics are typical of late-night drinkers? (Select all that apply)
What behaviors are associated with special events and holiday drinkers? (Select all that apply)
What behaviors are associated with special events and holiday drinkers? (Select all that apply)
Study Notes
Alcohol Intoxication Assessment
- Three tools for assessing guest intoxication: observing signs, identifying risk factors, and counting drinks.
- Signs of intoxication include behavioral and physical changes such as impairments in inhibitions, judgment, reaction time, and coordination.
Factors Affecting Intoxication
- Rate of absorption of alcohol influenced by chugging vs. sipping, drink concentration, gender, presence of food, and body composition.
- The stomach absorbs approximately 20% of alcohol; the remaining 80% is absorbed by the small intestine.
- The liver metabolizes alcohol at a rate of about one drink per hour, which equals half an ounce of pure alcohol.
Absorption and Metabolism
- Alcohol consumption with food slows absorption by up to three times.
- On an empty stomach, absorption rate accelerates.
- Liver metabolizes about 90% of alcohol, with kidneys, skin, and lungs accounting for 10%.
Legal and Safety Considerations
- Blood alcohol content (BAC) measures the alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream; a BAC of 0.08 or higher is illegal for driving.
- Only time can lower BAC levels, approximately one hour per drink consumed.
- Myths such as cold showers or coffee do not effectively speed up alcohol metabolism.
Observing Guests
- Indicators of high tolerance drinkers include faster drinking, ordering specific drinks, and frequent visits to an establishment.
- Inexperienced drinkers show quicker signs of intoxication and may rely on others for drink orders.
- Visible intoxication should disqualify a guest from further alcohol service.
Responsibility and Liability
- Servers should keep records and make reasonable efforts to avoid liability, such as refusing alcohol sales to intoxicated customers.
- Documentation is necessary after incidents involving alcohol-related injury or police involvement.
Identification Best Practices
- Acceptable IDs include state driver’s licenses, military IDs, passports, and permanent resident cards.
- Fake, altered, or borrowed IDs will not be accepted; vigilance in checking these is crucial.
Underage Observations
- Signs of underage guests include refusing to provide an ID, displaying nervous behavior, or attempting to get others to order drinks for them.
Managing Intoxicated Guests
- Strategies for cutting off guests should include offering alternatives, using non-confrontational language, and being proactive about preventing intoxication.
- Guest experience should be protected by keeping conversations about intoxication private.
High-Risk Scenarios for Serving Alcohol
- Contexts with increased risk of overserving include college bars, happy hours, late nights, and special events during holidays.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts related to assessing a guest's level of intoxication. It includes tools and factors that affect inebriation time and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. Test your knowledge on how behavioral and physical changes relate to intoxication.
